Significance of Internal Nasal Valve and Nasal Septal Swell Body in Improving the Outcome of Septoplasty: A Literature Review
Nasal obstruction is a common presenting symptom for both primary care physicians and otolaryngologists, and it can be caused by various anatomic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic factors. Structural nasal obstruction may result from a Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS), Internal Nasal Valve (INV) obs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18319/64639_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(KB_OM_KM)_PFA(KM)_QC(KK_SS)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Nasal obstruction is a common presenting symptom for both primary care physicians and otolaryngologists, and it can be caused
by various anatomic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic factors. Structural nasal obstruction may result from a Deviated Nasal
Septum (DNS), Internal Nasal Valve (INV) obstruction, External Nasal Valve (ENV) obstruction, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, Nasal
Septal Swell Body (NSB) etc. Combined causes occasionally go unnoticed, and postoperative symptom relief may not always
be satisfactory. Revision surgeries in cases where septoplasty fails due to misdiagnosed multicausative factors can increase the
complexity of the procedure, further affecting its success. In this review, our objective is to examine the significance of the NSB
and the INV, which are often overlooked nasal structures, in improving the outcomes of septoplasty. Upon reviewing the findings,
it can be confirmed that diagnosing these overlooked structures has led to improved outcomes in septoplasty and, consequently,
the quality of life for patients with nasal obstruction.
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |